Lesson Plan

Understanding Boundaries

Students understand the importance of personal boundaries and learn strategies to set and communicate them in relationships.

Establishing personal boundaries is essential for healthy relationships; this lesson empowers students to value themselves and communicate their needs.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Boundary Setting Practice & Cool-Down

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Communicating Boundaries

Introduce the session by welcoming everyone and sharing that today's focus is on communicating personal boundaries. Emphasize that this skill helps build healthy relationships.

What are Boundaries?

Define what boundaries are. Use simple language and relatable examples to help the students understand both physical and emotional boundaries.

Why Do Boundaries Matter?

Discuss why boundaries matter. Engage the students with questions about how they feel when their personal space is respected vs. when it's not.

How to Communicate Your Boundaries

Present practical steps on how to communicate boundaries. Use bullet points for clarity and add examples or scenarios to support these strategies.

Let's Practice!

Explain the upcoming role-playing activity. Instruct students to use the principles discussed to practice setting boundaries in small groups. Encourage sharing experiences afterward.